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Datanomics: Kerala set to become India's first extreme poverty-free state

But its definition of extreme poverty was based on a lower floor of earning than the World Bank's

Russian oil may flow to India through loopholes despite new US sanctions

Trump announced fresh sanctions on two of Russia's largest oil companies in a bid to stop the Ukraine war. But this is not likely to spell the end of Russian oil flows to India, a major buyer

Rethinking India's Monetary Policy Framework: A response to the RBI Review

Former RBI Chair Professor Charen Singh says the 4 per cent inflation target stifles growth and jobs, calling for a flexible 5-7 per cent range and a band-only framework instead of a fixed point targe

Size Matters: What will it take for India PSBs to break into Global Top 20?

With a rank of 43, the State Bank of India (SBI) is currently the only Indian public sector lender in the latest S&P Global Market Intelligence ranking of the world's 100 largest banks by assets

'Conflict of interest' issues becoming a trap in adopting GM tech

GEAC and RCGM remain robust, science-driven regulatory bodies committed to biosafety and public interest; constructive dialogue after scientific review can effectively build trust and transparency

GST rationalisation to lift organised apparel revenue by 200 bps: Report

The uniform 5 per cent GST rate -- versus the previous dual structure of 5 per cent below Rs 1,000 and 12 per cent between Rs 1,000 and Rs 2,500 -- has widened the consumption base, it added

UK businesses accelerate India expansion plans post-FTA: Report

According to Grant Thornton's latest International Business Report' (IBR) analysis from last week, 72 per cent of UK firms now identify India as a key market for international growth

Exports post growth in 24 nations in Apr-Sep, show market diversification

During April-September this year, exports increased by 3.02 per cent to $220.12 billion, and imports rose 4.53 per cent to $375.11 billion, leaving a trade deficit of $154.99 billion

Datanomics: How India-Afghanistan ties have shifted under Taliban 2.0

India cautiously renews economic engagement with Afghanistan, balancing humanitarian aid and trade ties without extending formal recognition to the Taliban regime

Still dreaming of the deep sea: India's blue economy and its blind spots

If India truly has such promise in the deep sea, why has modern fishing there never taken off?

Shiva, Schumpeter, and the Nobel: Understanding creative destruction

Hindu god Shiva's cosmic cycle of destruction mirrors Joseph Schumpeter's idea of creative destruction - a theme echoed in the 2025 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences

Is India ready to embrace CPTPP after walking out of RCEP in 2019?

Six years after leaving RCEP, India faces pressure to rejoin or consider CPTPP as US tariffs disrupt exports - but core trade, dairy, and policy hurdles persist

Quality, cost, and equity remain key US-India education challenges

In 2021-22, there were about 1.5 million schools (grades 1-12) with 265 million students-nearly 80 per cent of the total US population

Stubble burning: Will extended rains this year cut pollution or worsen it?

Punjab produces about 20 million tonnes of stubble annually, while Haryana produces about 8 million tonnes of paddy stubble

AI is reshaping the economy: Can India's education system keep pace?

India doesn't just need a workforce trained in AI - it needs a generation ready to think with AI

StatsGuru: India's female labour force boom hides crisis of real employment

India's jobs surge hides a deeper divide - women's participation is rising, but much of it comes from unpaid and insecure work, exposing persistent gender gaps in meaningful employment

India's urban crisis demands urgent and coordinated city governance

From clogged drains to toxic air, India's cities face rising threats. Smarter planning and citizen engagement are key to recovery

States sign more coal deals to meet projected power demand surge

Uttar Pradesh, India's most populous state, and eastern Assam state, which recently withdrew incentives for clean energy projects

India, Qatar likely to finalise trade pact by third quarter of 2026: Goyal

The minister is here for a two-day visit. He is leading a business delegation to increase trade and investments between the two countries

An uncertain pivot: India's energy sector battles taxes, global turmoil

Energy security was what was occupying the minds of officials from India's oil ministry in 2024 when they burnt the midnight oil for months